TAMPA, Fla. – Rock talks with Penn State great, 12 year defensive lineman in the NFL and current ESPN College Football color Analyst Tyoka Jackson. Rock and Tyoka did a little sports radio together about 10 years ago. Tyoka has some great stories about his…
Read More Rock Riley: ESPN College Football Broadcaster Former NFL Def. Tackle Tyoka JacksonCategory: Sports
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Tampa Bay Lightning Face Off Against Capitals Tonight At Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-6-1) face off against the Washington Capitals (11-7-2) for the second time this season on Wednesday, November 27th at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30 PM ET and the game will be televised on TNT and MAX.…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Face Off Against Capitals Tonight At Amalie ArenaBex Knox’s Phone Buzzed Thanks To Sports Center-Worthy Play
TAMPA, Fla. – Tulsa receiver Joseph Williams caught the football at his 35-yard line. He sprinted toward the end zone for what appeared to be a certain six points. “At first, I was trying to locate the ball,” said Ben Knox. “I didn’t. Obviously.” There…
Read More Bex Knox’s Phone Buzzed Thanks To Sports Center-Worthy PlayLightning Fall To Stars Despite Cirelli’s Career Night (2-4)
TAMPA, Fla.– The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-7-2) were upended by the Dallas Stars (12-5-3) 4-2 on Saturday night, snapping their five-game point streak. Center Anthony Cirelli had a night to remember, scoring both of Tampa Bay’s goals and extending his goal streak to a career-long…
Read More Lightning Fall To Stars Despite Cirelli’s Career Night (2-4)Never-Give-Up Effort Highlighted USF’s Bowl-Clinching Rout Of Tulsa
TAMPA, Fla. – At one point in building a 28-0 first-quarter lead, USF outgained Tulsa 247-15. It was that type of afternoon Saturday at Raymond James Stadium where a 63-30 win clinched bowl eligibility on senior day for the second straight year. The point total…
Read More Never-Give-Up Effort Highlighted USF’s Bowl-Clinching Rout Of TulsaR.J. Perry Enjoying Far More Productive Second Season At USF
TAMPA, Fla. – R.J. Perry and his fellow offensive linemen enjoy a meal together every Thursday evening. The camaraderie typically takes place over a cookout or at Hooters, spending a few hours chatting about anything that comes to mind. According to Perry, sophomore Cole Skinner…
Read More R.J. Perry Enjoying Far More Productive Second Season At USFTampa Bay Lightning Fall To Blue Jackets In Overtime Thriller
COLUMBUS, OH. – The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a heartbreaking 7-6 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets Thursday night at Nationwide Arena. Despite a strong offensive performance that saw six different Lightning players score goals, including Brayden Point’s power-play tally and Nikita Kucherov’s 900th…
Read More Tampa Bay Lightning Fall To Blue Jackets In Overtime ThrillerUSF Volleyball Dominates American Athletic Conference Awards
TAMPA, Fla. – The University of South Florida volleyball team swept the major awards in the American Athletic Conference, marking a significant achievement for the program. Head coach Jolene Shepardson was named Coach of the Year, Maria Clara Andrade earned Player of the Year, and…
Read More USF Volleyball Dominates American Athletic Conference AwardsLed By Alabama And Arkansas, Supreme Court Asked To Weigh In On Gender Identity In Athletics
The Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in on a pivotal case addressing the interpretation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and its application to gender identity in sports. Twenty-four states, led by Alabama and Arkansas, have submitted an amicus brief…
Read More Led By Alabama And Arkansas, Supreme Court Asked To Weigh In On Gender Identity In AthleticsTampa Bay Bucs Baker Mayfield On Mike Evans Back “It’s Huge”
TAMPA, Fla. – The Bucs are on a four-game losing streak, but at 4-6, believe it or not, they still have a shot, albeit a slim one, to make the playoffs. The offense got a boost when star wide receiver Mike Evans returned to practice…
Read More Tampa Bay Bucs Baker Mayfield On Mike Evans Back “It’s Huge”